NYX Hotel London Holborn by Leonardo Hotels

This cool hotel in Holborn aims to capture London’s vibrant, creative atmosphere through its colourful decor and unique original pieces, making it as much of a modern art gallery as it is a hotel.

Rooms range to a compact 18m2 to a generous 45m2 suite, complete with SuperKing Bed. All rooms are beautifully decorated, with striking patterns and artwork and designer pieces like Smeg mini-fridges.

There is a stylish bar and restaurant, a spa with fitness centre and pool, and even a collection of retro arcade games in the lobby. There are often fashion pop-up events at the hotel. Each space is carefully designed and curated with art by local artists, so there’s always something new to see and enjoy.

The hotel is very close to the British Museum, and only a short 15-minute walk from the Soho gayborhood and theatre district.